“I am looking at Haryana, more specifically areas adjoining Chandigarh, for development of a township. I am in the process of discussion with the state government,” he said.

Dhillon, whose family hails from Tallewal village in Barnala district of Punjab, noted that the aging population of the Indian diaspora in Canada — most of them hail from Punjab — is looking for a second home in India. The planned project would be near the upcoming international airport.

On likely investment, he said: “Under the right circumstances, we would consider investing $25-100 million in India.”